Pune PCMC Wards Face Infrastructure Crisis Amid Growth
Residents across Pune's PCMC wards battle water shortages, traffic chaos, and pollution as civic infrastructure fails to keep pace with rapid urban expansion. Key issues ahead of elections.
Residents across Pune's PCMC wards battle water shortages, traffic chaos, and pollution as civic infrastructure fails to keep pace with rapid urban expansion. Key issues ahead of elections.
As Pimpri-Chinchwad gears up for civic polls, NCP's Yogesh Behl aims for a record 7th term, while BJP's Usha Dhore eyes a 5th. Explore the veteran candidates and key battles shaping the January 15 elections.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar joins Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pimpri-Chinchwad election rallies, launching a fierce attack on BJP's alleged corruption. Read more.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15. 35.51 lakh voters, 4,011 polling stations, and strict vigil on Sankranti gifting. Find your polling station via the new PMC app.
With Pune Municipal Corporation polls days away, political parties witness a flurry of defections. Key leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress join BJP and NCP, setting the stage for intense multi-cornered contests. Read the full story.
In Pune's municipal election campaigns, designated city in-charges are focused on winning their own wards, reducing their broader strategic leadership. Key parties navigate internal dynamics and alliances.
Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule to share stage for first time since NCP split to launch joint manifesto for Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Key alliance aims to counter BJP.
Congress unveils Pune civic poll manifesto with zero property tax for small homes, free bus rides for women, and a crackdown on crime. Read the full plan.
Historic first PMC elections in Pune's 23 merged areas. Former sarpanches contest on development agenda, addressing long-pending civic issues like water and roads. Read more.
Pune police analysis reveals 1,560 of 2,650 PMC election applicants have criminal records. 60 face serious charges. Authorities intensify vigil on candidates with serious cases.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of corruption & mismanagement, turning PCMC's surplus into Rs 4,000 crore debt. Key alliance partner quits ahead of polls. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges BJP's 2017-2022 rule in Pimpri-Chinchwad was marked by corruption & poor governance. He promises AI-driven services & action against goons if NCP returns to power.
Ahead of Pune's civic polls, affidavits reveal significant wealth changes for three former mayors and an ex-deputy mayor seeking re-election. Key figures show dramatic increases for some. Read the full analysis.
BJP MLA Mahesh Landge responds to Ajit Pawar's PCMC graft charges, citing the Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam. He urges focus on development ahead of civic polls. Read the full political clash.
BJP's Pune manifesto promises free bus rides for women, property tax relief, and a ₹1000 crore development fund ahead of the PMC elections. Key pledges detailed.
PCMC elections on Jan 15 see a record 7 former mayors contesting, alongside sons of political dynasties. Key battles unfold in Prabhags as analysts predict a tough fight.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar attacks BJP during Pune civic polls, alleging party ignores its workers. He inducted BJP members, gave them tickets. Read the full story.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar criticizes BJP's local units for neglecting workers, highlights induction of ex-BJP members. Pune's civic poll battle heats up with Mahayuti allies trading barbs.
As Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15, residents across Dhankawdi, Warje, Sinhagad Road, Kasba, and Kondhwa highlight pressing civic issues from traffic chaos to water scarcity. Read what matters most.
The Pune Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees intense, multi-cornered contests as major parties ditch alliances. Key wards witness direct clashes between political heavyweights. Read more.
With PCMC elections on Jan 15, a second training session for vote counting officials was held in Akurdi. Returning Officer Hanumant Patil stressed transparency and strict ECI guidelines.
Pune's civic polls see a surge of husband-wife, parent-child duos as political families field multiple members. Key parties like BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena navigate alliances and legacy in the high-stakes election after a 9-year gap. Read more.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
BJP's Supriya Chandgude creates history by winning unopposed from PCMC Ward 10, becoming the first woman to do so. She credits voters and vows to focus on women's issues. Read her full agenda.
Young professionals in Pune, including engineers, an investment banker, and tech experts, are contesting the PMC elections. They promise data-driven governance and solutions to civic issues. Read their plans for a better Pune.
The stage is set for a fierce BJP vs NCP battle in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, with direct contests in 44 seats. Get the full seat-wise breakdown and political analysis here.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. Read more.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar defends fielding relatives of criminals in Pune civic polls, stating families cannot be held responsible for an individual's crimes. Get the full story.
Ahead of the Jan 15 Pune Municipal Corporation polls, political families secure nominations. Former corporators and leaders across parties field spouses, children in key wards. Read the full analysis.
After Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's scathing attack on BJP's Pimpri-Chinchwad rule, state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan avoids direct confrontation. Key details on the political showdown ahead of civic polls.